Solar System Operations and Maintenance
Solar installations quietly lose output to soiling, shading and failed strings that nobody notices without monitoring. This course covers keeping an installed system producing what it was designed to produce.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01Why installed systems lose output over time
- 02Monitoring, expected yield and performance ratio
- 03Soiling, shading, cleaning and vegetation
- 04String testing, inverter faults and protection checks
- 05Safe working on live direct current systems
- 06Warranty, component replacement and supplier claims
- 07Records, reporting and supporting performance guarantees
What you will gain
- Monitor system performance against expected yield
- Diagnose the common causes of underperformance
- Carry out inspection, cleaning and preventive tasks
- Test strings, inverters and protection safely
- Manage warranty claims and component replacement
- Keep records that support performance guarantees
Who should attend
- Solar technicians and installers
- Facilities and energy managers
- Maintenance staff at sites with solar
- Asset managers of renewable installations
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 to 28 Oct 2026 | Cape Town | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 9 to 11 Nov 2026 | Johannesburg | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 30 Nov to 2 Dec 2026 | London | 3 Days | US$1,500 | |
| 11 to 13 Jan 2027 | Dubai | 3 Days | US$1,500 | |
| 1 to 3 Mar 2027 | Pretoria | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 10 to 12 May 2027 | Durban | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 12 to 14 Jul 2027 | Cape Town | 3 Days | R13,000 |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Public intakes are confirmed once minimum numbers are met. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
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- R13,000 per delegate
- Duration
- 3 Days
- Field
- Electrical & Renewable Energy
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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